ALTOONA WAS COOL
Average High Temperature: In May, Altoona typically has an average high of 70.9°F. In 2026, the average high temperature was 68.5°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low during May 2026 was 47.3°F, compared to the climatological average of 49.7°F.
Average Temperature: The overall average temperature in May 2026 was 57.9°F, which was above the average of 60.3°F.
Precipitation: May typical precipitation average is 3.72”. In 2026, we recorded 3.88” which is above average.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 92°F on May 18th
Lowest Temperature: 31°F on May 3rd
Wettest Day: May 22, with 1.24” of precipitation.
STATE COLLEGE WAS ALSO COOL
Average High Temperature: Typically, the average high is 69.4°F; in 2026, the average high was 67.0°F.
Average Low Temperature: The average low is50.3°F, during May 2026 it was 47.7°F.
Average Temperature: May 2026’s overall average temperature was 57.3°F, compared to the average which is 59.8°F.
Precipitation: May usually brings 3.64” of precipitation. In May 2026, we recorded 3.67”.
Highlights:
Warmest Day: 90°F on May 19th.
Lowest Temperature: 35°F on May 1st & 3rd
Wettest Day: May 25 was the wettest day with 1.02” of precipitation.
NOAA’S JUNE FORECAST IS ABOVE AVERAGE
NOAA is forecasting June to be warmer than average with seasonable to below average amounts of precipitation.
What do you think? Do you think we will see some much needed rain?
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